Kebbi Villagers Protest Insecurity, Block Jega-Kontagora Road

Villagers in Kebbi blocked the Jega-Kontagora road to protest against insecurity caused by repeated attacks from armed groups. A video on social media showed protesters setting bonfires on the road, despite police attempts to disperse them with tear gas.

This protest resulted in motorists and commuters being stranded for several hours until the road was reopened. Nazeer Muhammad, a resident of Jega, reported that many surrounding villages had been deserted due to the attacks, forcing residents to flee to safer areas.

He mentioned that Jega is currently overwhelmed with displaced persons, some of whom are sleeping outdoors. Another resident, Malam Idris, noted that about eight trucks carrying displaced individuals arrived in Jega on Sunday, with some finding shelter in schools while others lacked proper accommodation and relied on assistance from good Samaritans.